Molly
Phone: (619) 660-6200
Chief Executive Officer since 2008, and past Noah Homes Board President, Molly oversees all aspects of the financial and operational well being of Noah Homes. She is also leading efforts to collaborate with community partners nationwide in advancing care and gaining funds for people with developmental disabilities. This includes serving as a member of the California Health and Human Services Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Committee, work with the Lanterman Coalition, ANCOR, the LEAD Coalition, an NIH grant and more.
Molly maintains a climate that attracts, keeps and motivates a diverse staff dedicated to maximizing each individual's independence in a community environment that fosters dignity and respect, as well as personal and spiritual growth.
In 1996, Molly was introduced to Noah Homes in a quest for care for her brother Herb, affectionately known as the “Sheriff.” He called Noah Homes his home for 14 years before he passed away of Alzheimer’s. Prior to joining Noah Homes, Molly successfully served as a small business consultant for 28 years in the private and nonprofit business sectors. Molly has a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in Telecommunications and Film Management, and a minor in Business Administration Accounting.
Sandra
Phone: (619) 660-6200 ext.13
As COO/Program Director since January 2015, Sandra is responsible for managing a staff of 100+ as well as the health, happiness, and safety of Noah Homes’ 90 residents. Sandra is also working with local and state agencies on standards of care and operation for two of the first memory care homes in the nation specifically for people with developmental disabilities. Her 36-years of dedication and a strong commitment to the residents at Noah Homes is a model for employees past, present, and future.
Sandra previously served as the House Manager at Casa de Esperanza and Quality Assurance Coordinator, supervising campus-wide compliance with regulations. In 2009, Sandra moved into administration as a Program Manager.
Sandra holds an Administrator’s License from the State of California for ARF care facilities and has applied her experience to help train Noah Homes and other care staff.
Kim
Phone: (619) 660-6200 ext. 122
Kim has direct responsibility for the overall program design of Noah Homes, supporting 90 residents and 130 staff members. Kim is passionate about staff education and works diligently to ensure that Care Professionals are well-trained to provide the highest quality care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She is deeply committed to expanding and enhancing a dementia-capable system for Care Professionals. She has over 20 years of experience in curriculum development, design, implementation, and execution of customized training solutions for various organizations nationwide. Kim has developed, tested, and trained over 800 care providers in the Dementia and Disabilities Escape Room™ - a highly specialized, hands-on training program for Care Professionals who work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities diagnosed with dementia. Kim graduated from Cuyamaca College with an associate degree in Communication Studies. She holds multiple certifications, including Adult Residential Facilities Administrator, Residential Support Specialist I and II, and Direct Support Specialist I and II. She is a Certified Instructor for the National Task Group (NTG) on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices and the Dementia and Disabilities Escape Room™.
Teri
Phone: (619) 669-6200 ext. 124
Teri has been the Controller at Noah Homes since 2018, responsible for guiding all financial decisions and maintaining Noah Homes’ record of excellent financial stewardship. Despite an approximately 35% projected budget deficit annually, Teri continues to keep Noah Homes debt-free.
Prior to her current role, Teri served as an accounting consultant for more than 15 years, providing counsel on the management of nearly $10 million annually in organizational budgets worldwide, including Noah Homes. Teri also supported the deployment of new accounting software, including training and implementation, that improved efficiency and enabled staff to focus on more strategic work.
Teri began her career at a CPA firm where she held various roles in accounting over a 13-year tenure. As a native San Diegan, Teri holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a minor in English from San Diego State University, as well as a teaching credential from National University.
Jenn, SHRM-SCP
Phone: (619) 660-6200 ext. 128
Jenn joined Noah Homes in October 2020 as the Human Resources Manager. In this role, she guides Noah Homes strategic planning and employee experience, including recruiting, learning and development, health and wellness, and other employee benefits.
She brings 14 years of experience in the human resources field and specializes in HR initiatives, data analysis, staffing, training, leadership development, compensation, risk management, and employee management. Prior to working at Noah Homes, she served as the Director of Human Resources for all five Newbreak Church locations in San Diego. She implemented a productive and engaging work culture, empowering employees and teams to be passionate about their purpose and role within the organization.
Jenn is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Finance from the University of Iowa.
Sharla
Phone: (619) 660-6200
Sharla is a public relations consultant with more than 10 years' experience building brands and sharing their stories with the world. She has a strong track record in media relations, content development, events and speakerships, crisis management, policy positioning, and more. In addition to external communication, Sharla has managed internal stakeholder campaigns and written, edited, and distributed employee communications.
From circus animals to politicians, she has worked with several Fortune 100s, top defense contractors, government offices, startups and nonprofits. Prior to consulting, Sharla worked as a public relations account executive at Hill & Knowlton (a top global PR agency) and in international communications at Qualcomm. Sharla has a bachelor's degree in public relations from the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University.
Kim
Phone: (619) 660-6200 ext. 125
Kim joined Noah Homes in 2009 as the Accounting Manager with a wealth of knowledge in office management, accounting, and operations. Prior to Noah Homes, Kim also had years of experience in the human services-nonprofit world in substance abuse treatment programming, homeless sheltering, managing DUI outpatient programing as well as working directly with the court system.
Additionally, her experience working for a large fencing company heightened her interest and abilities in operations leading to her current position today. Kim is devoted to the safety and care of our residents and loves spending time with them. She completed the Leadership East County program in 2019.